Spying not illegal, says Canada eavesdropping chief
Canada's electronic eavesdropping agency chief spoke for the first time Wednesday since allegations of spying on Brazil's mining and energy ministry, saying its work is legal and doesn't target Canadians.
Yellen Fed pick a new milestone for women in power jobs
Janet Yellen, nominated by President Barack Obama to run the Federal Reserve, will be the first woman to hold what Obama has called one of the world's top policy-making jobs.
US halts delivery of major arms systems to Egypt
US suspended deliveries of major military hardware and cash assistance to Egypt to signal deep concern over the mounting bloodshed and the lack of a democratic transition.
10 October 2013 14:37
Kashagan oil may be partially supplied to China
Every participant of the consortium has a right to sell oil individually and, thus, the route, destination and prices depend on the participants of the consortium working at Kashagan: Minister.
10 October 2013 14:11
Obama picks 'exceptionally qualified' Yellen for Fed
President Barack Obama has nominated economist Janet Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve in a move expected to sustain the central bank's easy money policies and efforts to curb joblessness.
10 October 2013 13:18
'Pitiful' US infighting threatens world: Chinese media
Chinese state media hit out at US lawmakers Thursday, a week ahead of a potential US default, urging them to "stop manufacturing crises" that threaten the global economy.
10 October 2013 11:35
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Court slams Turkey for violating paper's freedom of expression
Turkey violated national newspaper Cumhuriyet's freedom of expression when it prevented further publication of an interview given by the current President Abdullah Gul to Britain's The Guardian in 1995.
Obama's 'missed opportunity' as China flexes muscles
Most Asia-Pacific leaders, themselves blooded in political trench warfare, sympathise with US President Barack Obama's unwillingness to desert his Washington fox-hole.
09 October 2013 15:39
Venezuela debates special powers for Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pressed lawmakers Tuesday for special powers to fight corruption, in a move his rivals fear will lead to them being persecuted for political purposes.
09 October 2013 14:11
World fears US default, Obama warns
President Barack Obama warned Tuesday that world leaders were nervous Republicans would "blow up" the US economy, and vowed not to budge on his demand for the debt ceiling to be lifted without conditions.
09 October 2013 13:05
China official sacked for extravagant wedding: media
A low-ranking official in Beijing was sacked for hosting a lavish wedding banquet, Chinese state media said, becoming the latest target of a high-profile official crackdown on corruption and waste.
